Why does gel polish bake when drying in a lamp
Applying a gel polish coating to nails is a procedure that involves several stages. Almost each of them is completed by drying one of the coating layers in a UV lamp. Unfortunately, the phenomenon when nails are baked in a lamp is not uncommon. Why does the lamp burn nails ? The reasons may vary. Unpleasant sensations can appear when drying the base, and after applying a colored coating or top.
SOME INFORMATION ABOUT CHEMISTRY AND POLYMERIZATION
Why may a burning sensation appear? This effect can be understood by understanding how the polymerization process proceeds under the influence of UV rays. In those seconds when the nails are in the lamp, the material changes its state. Like any other chemical reaction of this type (exothermic), polymerization is characterized by the release of heat. The level of the released thermal energy and the threshold of perception of sensations by a woman determines how much burning or heating of the nail she will feel. In some situations, when drying, sensations are perceived only as pleasant warmth, in others - as an unpleasant painful burning sensation. Why does varnish bake in a lamp? There are several reasons for a painful burning sensation. Some of them are directly related to the quality of the gel polish, others - with the characteristics of the lamp or the individual characteristics of the nail.
So, why does gel polish burn in the lamp :
the coating layer is very thick - with a large amount of material on the nail plate, more particles are responsible for polymerization, which, accordingly, leads to the release of more heat;
colorless material - most often a burning sensation is observed when drying a finish or base , and not a colored coating, which is simply explained: a colored pigment creates an obstacle to the rapid penetration of UV rays into the material, which leads to a decrease in the polymerization rate and a decrease in heat generation;
a very powerful device - a lamp with high power has a strong effect on the material, which leads to an acceleration of the reaction and causes a burning sensation;
thin nail plate - damaged nail plates increase the sensitivity of the nerve endings under them, which leads to an increase in the perceived burning sensation;
high individual sensitivity and low pain threshold.
Now it becomes more clear why nails can be baked in a UV lamp . What to do if this problem occurs? What you should definitely not do is endure the pain. Excessive overheating can cause burns on the hands, which will definitely not be a decoration for a manicure. If you feel a strong burning sensation, do the following:
carefully remove your hand from the lamp, taking care not to damage the coating that has already undergone partial polymerization;
do not take your hand far from the lamp - this way the influence of the rays will still be exerted, but it will not be so intense (the gel polish will not wrinkle during this time);
with severe burning, fingers can be applied to a cool object;
after the burning sensation stops, place your hand back into the lamp.
Re-occurrence of burning sensation is a very rare case. Usually, removing the hand and cooling it down helps to cope with the problem and calmly complete the procedure.
BAKING A COATED NAIL IN A LAMP: HOW TO AVOID THE PROBLEM
Is it possible to prevent burning sensation? Try to follow simple guidelines:
apply a coating in thin layers, each of which dry well in a lamp;
instead of a rubber-based base, which is difficult to apply in a thin layer, you can use acrylic powder for leveling, which lays on the nail thinly and evenly;
when removing gel polish, try not to damage the nail, a thin nail plate can also cause discomfort;
do not use a lamp at high power - modern models of dryers are equipped with a thermal control system.
Knowing why the gel bakes in the lamp, you can avoid this unpleasant sensation. And if a burning sensation does appear, try to get rid of it as soon as possible. You should not endure pain, because such heroism will not lead to anything good.